Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation/Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support the team by ensuring the effectiveness of the law office operations and enhancing client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to optimize law office operations.
* Communicate effectively with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts.
* Manage Prelitigation and Litigation matters throughout the entire process.
* Open and close case files efficiently.
* Handle a caseload of up to 80 cases.
* Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
* Draft and file legal documents including complaints, motions, briefs, and arbitration statements.
* Prepare special packages, discovery demands, and responses to interrogatories; review and summarize deposition testimony.
* Compose emails and correspondence as needed.
* Maintain the law office calendar, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance.
* Facilitate the disbursement of settlement funds and manage check requests.
* Conduct client intakes and greet walk-in clients.
* Respond to inquiries from potential new clients.
Requirements:
* Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury law.
* Proficiency with New Jersey e-courts, N.J. court rules, and legal procedures.
* Familiarity with case management systems such as SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles.
* Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Dropbox.
* Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
* Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!